Karen, this one's for you!

As an ode to my dearest aunt - one who loves cooking food as much as I do, and enjoys eating it even more! This is a fantastic appetizer that's always great for parties, etc.

Herbed goat cheese and prosciutto shrimp
Yield 4 servings

12 tablespoons Goat cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chervil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper
12 large shrimp, peeled, tail-on and butterflied
12 thin slices of prosciutto
2 tablespoon olive oil

In a mixing bowl, blend the cheese, herbs and garlic together. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Press one tablespoon of the filling in the cavity of each shrimp. Wrap each shrimp tightly with one piece of prosciutto. In a sauté pan heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the stuffed shrimp and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and their tails curl in towards their body. Remove from the pan and place on a large plate.

*Feel free to leave out the herbs - it tastes just as good with plain goat cheese.